Statham officials discuss raising water and sewer tap fees and review corrected sewer-treatment agreement

City Administrator Cheryl Venable and Director of Public Works Brett Day discussed proposed increases to water and sewer tap fees and deposits for homeowners, renters and businesses during the City of Statham’s Aug. 6 public hearing and work session.

The discussion, which also included review of a corrected intergovernmental agreement for sewer treatment service, was presented to the mayor and council for consideration but the transcript does not record any motion or vote to adopt new rates or to approve the agreement. The meeting agenda listed water rates, sewer rates and deposit policy changes as topics for staff presentation and council review.

Venable and Day framed the topic as a staff proposal to raise tap fees and related deposits; the transcript records that they "discussed raising rates" but does not include specific dollar amounts or a timetable for implementation. Council members did not take formal action on the proposed fee changes during the session.

On the intergovernmental agreement, Venable reviewed a corrected version of the sewer treatment services agreement. The record indicates council members were given the corrected document for consideration, but no final approval, signature, or vote appears in the meeting minutes provided.

Because the transcript does not include specific rates, effective dates, or a formal vote, residents and businesses seeking the precise proposed fee amounts or the final text of the sewer-treatment agreement should consult City of Statham staff or forthcoming council agenda packets for formal proposals and official documents. The council adjourned at 7:10 p.m.